Social Studies, Grades 1 to 6
The expectations for social studies (Grades 1 to 6) are organized into the following two strands:
A. Heritage and Identity:
In this strand, students are provided with opportunities to explore various topics that will enable them to develop an understanding of the connections between the past and present; of interactions within and between diverse communities, including students’ own communities; and of the rights and responsibilities associated with citizenship. Students will develop an understanding of personal, cultural, and national identities, both past and present, and of contributions to Canadian heritage.
B. People and Environments:
This strand focuses on natural and built environments and the connections between the two. Students explore geographic, social, political, economic, and environmental issues in the context of local, regional, national, and global communities, and they develop an understanding of the social and environmental responsibilities of citizens and of various levels of government.
The topics treated in the two strands for Grades 1 to 6 are listed below.
A. Heritage and Identity
Grade 1: Our Changing Roles and Responsibilities
Grade 2: Changing Family and Community Traditions
Grade 3: Communities in Canada, 1780–1850
Grade 4: Early Societies, 3000 BCE–1500 CE
Grade 5: First Nations and Europeans in New France and Early Canada
Grade 6: Communities in Canada, Past and Present
B. People and Environments
Grade 1: The Local Community
Grade 2: Global Communities
Grade 3: Living and Working in Ontario
Grade 4: Political and Physical Regions of Canada
Grade 5: The Role of Government and Responsible Citizenship
Grade 6: Canada’s Interactions with the Global Community
The expectations for social studies (Grades 1 to 6) are organized into the following two strands:
A. Heritage and Identity:
In this strand, students are provided with opportunities to explore various topics that will enable them to develop an understanding of the connections between the past and present; of interactions within and between diverse communities, including students’ own communities; and of the rights and responsibilities associated with citizenship. Students will develop an understanding of personal, cultural, and national identities, both past and present, and of contributions to Canadian heritage.
B. People and Environments:
This strand focuses on natural and built environments and the connections between the two. Students explore geographic, social, political, economic, and environmental issues in the context of local, regional, national, and global communities, and they develop an understanding of the social and environmental responsibilities of citizens and of various levels of government.
The topics treated in the two strands for Grades 1 to 6 are listed below.
A. Heritage and Identity
Grade 1: Our Changing Roles and Responsibilities
Grade 2: Changing Family and Community Traditions
Grade 3: Communities in Canada, 1780–1850
Grade 4: Early Societies, 3000 BCE–1500 CE
Grade 5: First Nations and Europeans in New France and Early Canada
Grade 6: Communities in Canada, Past and Present
B. People and Environments
Grade 1: The Local Community
Grade 2: Global Communities
Grade 3: Living and Working in Ontario
Grade 4: Political and Physical Regions of Canada
Grade 5: The Role of Government and Responsible Citizenship
Grade 6: Canada’s Interactions with the Global Community
